Wednesday 25 March 2015
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Dear reader,
it all started with fire. Mankind got a much better chance to survive. These days we don’t have to run from
sabre-toothed tigers, but some projects seem to be as ambitious as killing one of these creatures back in the
days. To realize such projects, we need ideas as the one with the fire and we need the right surrounding and
capacity for it. That is when innovations are born. Last week Asian Paints and Evonik announced
investments to build new facilities. A good way for new products and innovations.
The fire already burns for quite a long time and the sabre-toothed tigers are gone. Nowadays we fight with
much more specific challenges, as for instance, how icsocyanates can be avoided in coatings. Sonja Schulte
showed in her blog that there are even two breakthrough solutions to this problem. If you want to have a
more detailed look at these solutions, attend the European Coatings CONGRESS in Nuremberg, where they
will be presented!
Enjoy reading.
Sonja Specks
Editor European Coatings JOURNAL
sonja.speckst@vincentz.net
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Robot inspects concrete garage floors and bridge roadways for damage
Because they are regularly subjected to heavy vehicle traffic,
emissions, moisture and salt, above- and underground parking
garages, as well as bridges, frequently experience large areas
of corrosion.
more
Studying melamino crosslinkers for use in epoxy can coatings
Researchers studied the behaviour of amino crosslinkers and their effect on
selected epoxy can coatings’ hydrolysis to melamine and formaldehyde into
aqueous food simulants.
more
Powder coating can reflect up to 30 percent more light
A new ultra-reflective powder coating can increase the
effective output of commercial lighting fixtures by up to 30
percent. more
CoSi 2015: Early bird registration deadline approaching
Early bird registration fees for the 11th Coatings Science
International Conference 2015 are valid until March 25th.
more
Researchers develop self-cleaning paint using titanium dioxide nanoparticles
A team led by researchers from University College London
(UCL) has developed a new paint that makes robust selfcleaning surfaces. more
Evonik expands silicone platform in Germany and China
Evonik strengthens its technology platform for specialty
silicones with a global investment initiative. more
Biesterfeld Spezialchemie expands distribution of DIC Performance Resins products
Austria’s DIC Performance Resins GmbH has appointed
Biesterfeld Spezialchemie GmbH as distributor of their
specialty resins products for the Turkish market.
more
RPM acquires South African spray paint manufacturer
RPM International Inc. announced that its Rust-Oleum Group has acquired
Spraymate Group, the producer of South Africa's leading aerosol paint
brand. more
Sibelco buys 25 percent share of Glassflake
Glassflake Ltd., a developer of glass flake products,
announced that Sibelco UK Ltd. has taken a 25.1%
shareholding in Glassflake. more
Asian Paints intends to set up paint manufacturing facility in India
Asian Paints Ltd has entered into and signed a Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Andhra Pradesh, India, to set
up a manufacturing facility for paints and intermediates at Pudi Village,
Vishakhapatnam District.
more
Isocyante-free 2K coatings systems:decoupling of pot-life and cure speed
We all know the advantages and disatvantages of isocyante based coatings
systems. Exposure to free isocyante can result in adverse health effects
such as respiratory diseases and severe allergic sensitization. Further
isocyantes undergo irreversible side reactions with water which can be
problematic for the application of isocyated based coatings such as PUR
coatings in humid environments. There is also a need in many application for
faster drying and hardness development that can achieved with current
isocyante chemistry. However, typical approaches to faster dry times using
isocyante chemistry usually lead to shorter formulation pot-life. Now two
different isocyante-free approaches will be presented at the European
Coatings CONGRESS. Both offer decoupling of pot life and curing speed
while offering performance comparable to established systems. In my
opinion, this is a real breakthrough in coatings technology!
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Images in this issue courtesy of: Heiko Stahl, Uwe Bellhäuser, Pierre Brillot/Fotolia, Pixelio, Rainer Schmittchen/Fotolia, ag visuell/Fotolia, daboost/Fotolia,
NicOlas Angevin/Fotolia, Crimson/Fotolia, coonlight/Fotolia
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